Man who shot bear ordered to serve out jail sentence

Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 12:59 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 12:59 p.m.

OCALA - A Umatilla man sentenced last year to 30 days in the Marion County Jail for possession of a black bear and offering food to attract a black bear has violated his sentencing guidelines, according to court records.

JC Calton, 49, was ordered by a judge to serve the balance of his jail sentence because he failed to report to the jail on Nov. 8 as ordered at sentencing. Calton had been serving his time on the weekends.

After the violation, Calton must now serve 10 days in jail. The order was issued Jan. 30, and he was arrested on Sunday. He declined an interview request from the Star-Banner.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said Calton lured a black bear into his yard with dog food and corn around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 and shot it with a bow and arrow. Officials said Calton used his truck to drag the carcass to a remote area, where it was later discovered.

In an earlier interview with the Star-Banner, Calton admitted shooting the bear but said he only did so protect his family and property. He said bears constantly come into his yard and destroy things. He denied feeding the bear.

<p>OCALA - A Umatilla man sentenced last year to 30 days in the Marion County Jail for possession of a black bear and offering food to attract a black bear has violated his sentencing guidelines, according to court records.</p><p>JC Calton, 49, was ordered by a judge to serve the balance of his jail sentence because he failed to report to the jail on Nov. 8 as ordered at sentencing. Calton had been serving his time on the weekends.</p><p>After the violation, Calton must now serve 10 days in jail. The order was issued Jan. 30, and he was arrested on Sunday. He declined an interview request from the Star-Banner.</p><p>Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said Calton lured a black bear into his yard with dog food and corn around 9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 and shot it with a bow and arrow. Officials said Calton used his truck to drag the carcass to a remote area, where it was later discovered.</p><p>In an earlier interview with the Star-Banner, Calton admitted shooting the bear but said he only did so protect his family and property. He said bears constantly come into his yard and destroy things. He denied feeding the bear.</p>